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Forest trees tend to develop a sound structure in response to competition. They grow in close proximity to other trees and the shade created by the developing forest canopy suppresses growth of lower limbs. As such, forest trees tend to maintain a single stem and narrow crowns as they grow…

The newly formed Rivers Heritage Site & Orchard (RHSO) group has spades and trowels at the ready for its first day of maintenance. Volunteers are being encouraged to visit this Sunday (July 6) in order to “learn a new skill, help maintain a local historic site and make new friends”. Work…

Torquay’s controversial gateway palm tree has been uprooted to a new location to make way for bypass roadworks. The three-tonne tree was unexpectedly moved from Kerswell Gardens roundabout to a new position at the Brownsbridge Road and Riviera Way junction last Thursday evening. The palm’s new home will only be temporary…

As job descriptions go, the arborist’s is pretty badass: climb trees all day with a chainsaw, handsaws, and other sharp objects on your belt. Lash your riggings onto elements that can bend or break. Oh, and be careful not to cut your own rope. These beautiful glimpses into the life of…

Budding business magnates looking for a place to start up their first enterprise are being offered two surplus buildings at Donview. The Forestry Commission Scotland buildings, an old classroom that was latterly and more famously known as the Loovre Art Gallery, are situated on the south west side of Bennachie…

A mature, healthy Ash tree in Skipton is to be felled because of its potentially damaging impact on a nearby business. Despite being protected by a order, the tree – behind David Hill’s, Mill Bridge, can now be cut down – following a close vote by Craven District Council’s Planning Committee.…

Landscape Live is the landscaping industry’s first event purely for landscapers, garden designers and landscape architects in the north of England. The event takes place at Headingley on the 7th October 2014. Landscape Live is THE event to attend to grow your business and gain new contacts. It is the…

Sylva is asking for help in adding ash trees to an important nationwide survey. We want volunteers to ‘tag’ trees and complete a simple survey online. We still have a few tags available to give away free, on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to receive a pack…

A nursery owner is facing opposition over plans to fell a tree in the grounds of her business. Sarah Barrett, who owns Queens Baby Nursery in Queen’s Road, Buckhurst Hill, wants to fell a large Lime tree which she claims is a hazard. The businesswoman faces opposition from Buckhurst Hill…

An environmental group which wanted to set up a natural woodland near Market Harborough has given up. Wellands Woodlands community group has been disbanded after it could not find landowners willing to sell. It said landowners have told them they were holding on to their property to sell for housing.…

Fruit farmer Bob Littlechild invited his bank manager to visit after they backed him in his replanting and expansion bid. A Barclays spokesman said: “Planting a new orchard is a long term investment. It usually takes three years before there is any significant crop and up to seven years before full…

A Fund4Trees (F4Ts) research project by the Trees and Design Action Group (TDAG) Introduction: state of research to date Some considerable research has been and continues to be carried out on the physical benefits of urban trees in the UK, the rest of Europe and beyond. However, initial surveys of…

The National Forest 2014-2024 outlines future plans for the area, including increased forest management, a move towards charitable status for the National Forest Company (NFC) and more emphasis on habitat with development of greenspace. The National Forest covers 200 square miles of the counties of Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Its…

Dead and dying trees on Tolworth greenway will not be replaced until September. The cypress trees, described as “hardy” on gardening websites, have become brown and threadbare since the greenway opened last November. Geoff Poyzer, from contractor North Midland Construction, said: “Our landscape contractor will replace any dead trees during the…

The Woodland Trust Scotland is one of 40 charities that will receive an extra £50,000 from players of People’s Postcode Lottery this year. Including this award, They have received an amazing £616,552 from players towards their work since 2010. This invaluable support allows The Woodland Trust to continue their work towards…